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• Bendigo, Square to fight for second spot | Bendigo Advertiser

  

  Bendigo, Square to fight for second spot in BBD pennantByLuke WestNov. 27, 2015, 10:39 a.m.Preview of round six of the BBD pennant season.BIG GAME: Bendigo's Simon Chisholm. Bendigo has a crucial BBD pennant match against Golden Square on Saturday, with second spot on the line. Picture: LUKE WESTSECOND spot will be on the line when Bendigo and Golden Square face off in round six of the Bendigo Bowls Division pennant season on Saturday.Bendigo currently holds second spot with 54 points, one point..

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• In new name we trust

  

  Bendigo Trust changes name to boost public profileByShane WorrellNov. 27, 2015, 6 a.m.The Bendigo Trust is changing its name to Bendigo Heritage Attractions.New direction: Ken Bice, Ian Hart, Evonne Oxenham and Leon Waddington at Central Deborah Gold Mine. Picture: GLENN DANIELSIN an effort to raise its public profile, the Bendigo Trust officially changes its name to Bendigo Heritage Attractions today.The trust, which manages a number of heritage assets on behalf of the City of Greater Bendigo, ..

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  Reforms announced on Thursday mean people with mental illnesses in the Bendigo area will have more chance of receiving help that benefits them, Mental ...

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• Council services 'rate highly'

  

  Bendigo council services ‘rate highly’Nov. 27, 2015, 12:06 p.m.Bendigo compares well with other areas, new website showsPLEASED: City of Greater Bendigo chief executive officer Craig Niemann says Bendigo compares well with other local government areas.BENDIGO compares well with other parts of the state, at least according to a state government website that collects data from local governments across Victoria.The website, “Know Your Council”, allows users to compare up to four councils at a time ..

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• TAFE gets $2m boost for training

  

  Bendigo TAFE gets $2m boost for trainingByShane WorrellNov. 27, 2015, 10:11 a.m.Apprentices, trainees in Bendigo set to benefit from state government pledgeWINNER: Bendigo TAFE has received $2 million for training programs.APPRENTICES and trainees at Bendigo TAFE are set to benefit from a $2 million package from the state government.Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards announced the funding for Bendigo Kangan Institute – of which Bendigo TAFE is a part – on Friday as part of a statewide $50 mil..

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• Twinkling call to shop locally this Christmas

  

  Twinkling call to shop locally this ChristmasByErin HandleyNov. 27, 2015, 6 a.m.Shopfronts get into the Christmas spirit and urge people to look local for gifts.RELATED:Twinkle Twinkle Bendigo | Register nowMERRY AND BRIGHT: Alisha Latimer and Tania Smith from JM Leech Jewellers launch Twinkle Twinkle for local shopping. Picture: GLENN DANIELSChristmas shoppers this year are being urged to bring a little cheer into Bendigo’s businesses by shopping locally this Christmas.Today marks the launch of..

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• Crows, Gully meet in clash of big improvers

  

  Crows, Gully meet in clash of big improvers in EVCAByLuke WestNov. 27, 2015, 11:20 a.m.Preview of round four of the Emu Valley Cricket Association season.DESTOYER: Maiden Gully recruit Craig Burn has been the dominant bowler of the first three rounds in the EVCA, capturing 18 wickets. Picture: GLENN DANIELSROUND four of the Emu Valley Cricket Association season starting Saturday is highlighted by a clash of improvers Maiden Gully and Spring Gully.The two sides won just three games between them l..

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• First for BFNL

  

  BFNL to play first game on a Monday nightByLuke WestNov. 27, 2015, 12:58 p.m.BFNL to play its first game on a Monday night next year.MONDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: When Castlemaine hosts Strathfieldsaye at Camp Reserve in round two, next year, it's scheduled to be on the Monday night of Anzac Day.Click here to see the full 2016 Bendigo Football-Netball League fixture.SUMMARY:BFNL to light up in 2016THE Bendigo Football-Netball League is fixtured for a first next year, with a Monday night game between Cast..

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• RSL prepares for 100th birthday

  

  RSL prepares for 100th birthdayByJoseph HinchliffeNov. 27, 2015, 12:19 p.m.As Bendigo hosts Anzac Centenary, RSL readies to turn 100.100 YEARS: Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience executive director Alison Creagh CSCAlison Creagh CSC and Bendigo RSL secretary Rhys De Laine.Related:Anzac Spirit Unveiled in BendigoAs Bendigo hosts a travelling exhibition marking the Anzac Centenary the city’s own Returned and Services League is preparing to turn 100.The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience is at..

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• Dragons set up for tilt at outright victory

  

  Dragons set up for tilt at outright victoryNov. 27, 2015, 11:03 a.m.State of play in round five of the Bendigo District Cricket Association.HANDFUL: Sandhurst captain Craig Howard took 3-23 and made 96 against Huntly-North Epsom on day one last week. Picture: LUKE WESTSANDHURST is set up for a tilt at outright points when its round five Bendigo District Cricket Association match against Huntly-North Epsom resumes on Saturday.The Dragons already have a lead of 131 after going to stumps last week ..

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